Re:Driving the “Worst Car Ever Built” (2015)
by tyingq on Saturday October 07, 2017 @03:37PM
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Probably referring to the disappearance of external bumpers that could be cheaply replaced after an accident, or even a reasonable diy project.
The bumpers today are underneath body panels, so a even a light accident isn't cheap or easy to fix.
My guess is they don't exist anymore for several reasons. Style, aerodynamics, etc.
Re:Driving the “Worst Car Ever Built” (2015)
by Retric on Saturday October 07, 2017 @02:09PM
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Feel free to look for an actual regulation that prevents ridged bumpers with shock absorbers. You will not find it and in fact many vehicles are sold that can have a 5MPH collision without significant harm.
The reasons for this is people can walk into solid objects at 5MPH without significant harm.
PS: Feel free to start with: 49 CFR Part 58
Re:Driving the “Worst Car Ever Built” (2015)
by userbinator on Saturday October 07, 2017 @03:06PM
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and in fact many vehicles are sold that can have a 5MPH collision without significant harm.
...or at least used to:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bumper_(car)#Stringency_reduce...
Re:Driving the “Worst Car Ever Built” (2015)
by flachsechs on Saturday October 07, 2017 @03:03PM
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i have no idea what you're trying to say, because you keep making typos in critical words.
"actual bumpers" are quite likely the single most extensively regulated pedestrian- and collision-related safety part. there's extensive legislation about their design and characteristics.
car companies exist to make money, yes, but they operate within a global framework of strict regulation.